July 2022 - IN-SITE

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42% of families with children at home ‘regularly feel stressed about finances’

July 31, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of families with children also said they felt more pessimistic about their finances compared with the same time last year.

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BT and Openreach workers staging second pay strike

July 31, 2022

Call centre staff and engineers from the Communication Workers Union will walk out again saying a recent pay rise is not enough.

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Squeezed households paying loyalty penalty for key services, charity warns

July 31, 2022

Citizens Advice said tackling the issue could be worth more to some households than the £400 discount on energy bills this winter.

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28% of ‘London leavers’ purchasing homes are first-time buyers, analysis finds

July 31, 2022

On average, these buyers spent £383,070 on their first home, compared with an average of £526,600 for a first-time buyer purchasing in the capital.

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Demand for warehouses continues to surge despite pressure on consumers

July 31, 2022

Experts from real estate advisory firm Colliers said a boom in the third-party logistics sector has kept demand strong.

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Waitrose to scrap best before dates on hundreds of products

July 31, 2022

From September, the grocery giant will instead encourage consumers to use their own judgment about when food has gone off.

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New type of pension scheme launches in Britain

July 31, 2022

Collective defined contribution pension schemes offer a ‘middle ground’ option between existing schemes.

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Thousands of England fans to celebrate with Lionesses after inspiring Euros win

July 31, 2022

It comes as the Queen praised the team, saying their ‘success goes far beyond the trophy’.

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Joe Fraser and James Hall get back on the horse as Adam Peaty seeks response

July 31, 2022

Elsewhere on Monday, Zoe Smith and Sarah Davies will target more Commonwealth weightlifting medals for England.

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Nadhim Zahawi backs Truss for next PM as Damian Green endorses Sunak

July 31, 2022

Chancellor is latest former leadership candidate to give his endorsement in leadership race

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More than one in eight UK households fear they have no way of making more cuts

July 31, 2022

As energy bills soar, survey shows almost half of homes are worried about paying rent or mortgage More than one in eight UK households fear …

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Chloe Kelly: England’s match winner who almost didn’t play

July 31, 2022

The 24-year-old supersub, who grew up a bus ride away from Wembley stadium, was out injured for much of the season England crowned champions after …

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Tom Tugendhat explains why he is endorsing Liz Truss to become Tory leader

July 31, 2022

Former Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has explained why he is lending his support to Liz Truss’ campaign to become party leader.

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Adam Peaty heartbroken after shock defeat in 100m breaststroke final

July 31, 2022

England team-mate James Wilby instead took Commonwealth Games gold, with Peaty all the way down in fourth place.

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Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan suffers ‘discriminatory abuse’ in friendly in Portugal

July 31, 2022

Wolves say they ‘will be reporting the incident to UEFA’.

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Voices: Has this government learnt nothing from what happened to Mo Farah?

July 31, 2022

Priti Patel and her colleagues push the lie that refugees are purely economic migrants seeking a more prosperous life, writes Tim Farron

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Voices: No, Tory party members shouldn’t be allowed to choose our next prime minister

July 31, 2022

As the ballot papers go out, John Rentoul argues that Conservative members shouldn’t be allowed to choose their leader

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Voices: No, Tory party members shouldn’t be allowed to choose our next prime minister

July 31, 2022

As the ballot papers go out, John Rentoul argues that Conservative members shouldn’t be allowed to choose their leader

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Liz Truss isn’t a change from Boris Johnson – she’s more of the same

July 31, 2022

Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

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Should we scrap our holiday plans due to the rail strikes?

July 31, 2022

Simon Calder answers your questions on getting home from the airport, flying in the wrong direction, when to turn up at the terminal, and Lisbon …

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Former fast-food worker sparks debate after sharing ‘embarrassment’ over tablets asking customers to tip

July 31, 2022

‘Like all you did was put my cookies in a box. Why would I tip you 20 per cent,’ one person writes on TikTok

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Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

July 31, 2022

She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television.

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Basketball great Bill Russell dies aged 88

July 31, 2022

National Basketball Association great Bill Russell, who saw the Boston Celtics win 11 championships, has died aged 88.

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Euro 2022 final: Queen leads praise for ‘inspirational’ Lionesses as tributes pour in after historic win

July 31, 2022

Adele and Spice Girls also lead praise to ‘girl power’ after Euro 2022 win

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Biden tests positive for Covid for second day in a row, president’s doctor says

July 31, 2022

President will continue ‘strict isolation’ procedures, physician says

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South Africa win men’s rugby sevens Commonwealth gold with victory over Fiji

July 31, 2022

The Pacific Islanders won the Olympic title in Tokyo 12 months ago.

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Euro 2022 team of the tournament

July 31, 2022

Champions England and runners-up Germany provide seven of the 11 players

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‘Who cares. We won 2-1’: England manager Sarina Wiegman reacts after Euro final

July 31, 2022

Sarina Wiegman found it hard to focus on her post-match interview amid the excitement as England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the Euros final on …

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Kentucky governor shares aerial footage revealing extent of fatal flash flooding

July 31, 2022

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear shared aerial video showing the extent of the fatal flooding in the state.

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‘She would have been proud’: Sarina Wiegman dedicates England’s Euro 2022 triumph to late sister

July 31, 2022

Wiegman’s sister passed away in June while England were preparing for the tournament

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Commonwealth Games: Adam Peaty suffers shock defeat as team-mate James Wilby wins 100m breaststroke

July 31, 2022

England’s James Wilby breaks team-mate Adam Peaty’s grip on the 100m breaststroke title with a superb swim at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image

July 31, 2022

The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her.

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England’s win against Germany is only the beginning for the women’s game | Jonathan Liew

July 31, 2022

Football was an intrinsic part of the nation’s identity for years while women were excluded. After winning Euro 2022, they have reached the top of …

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Gymnast Jake Jarman claims second gold medal of Commonwealth Games

July 31, 2022

Jarman finished with a score of 83.450, ahead of Hall’s 82.9, with Marios Georgiou of Cyprus taking the bronze medal

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Excited Chloe Kelly runs off with reporter’s microphone after England win Euro final

July 31, 2022

Chloe Kelly reveled in victory as England’s Lionesses beat Germany to claim the Euro 2022 trophy at at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 31 July.

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Jessica Gordon-Brown lands weightlifting silver after ‘stumbling’ upon sport

July 31, 2022

Gordon-Brown celebrated with a backflip at Birmingham’s NEC Arena

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Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy

July 31, 2022

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has offered North Macedonia his country’s full support for its integration into the European Union

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Gary Ballance blasts 95 on Yorkshire return against Northumberland

July 31, 2022

The former England batter’s quick-fire innings lasted 25 balls

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England beat Germany to win Euro 2022 thanks to dramatic Chloe Kelly extra-time goal

July 31, 2022

England 2-1 Germany (after extra time): Kelly scored in extra time after Lina Magull had cancelled out Ella Toone’s opener

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Young fans in Aylesbury celebrate success of former player Ellen White

July 31, 2022

White was instrumental in England’s efforts in the tournament.

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

July 31, 2022

Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as the beautiful, no-nonsense communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on …

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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

July 31, 2022

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Afghan-Iran border clash: Taliban says one killed

July 31, 2022

The Afghan Taliban says one of their officers died, as the neighbours blame each other.

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‘Sad … proud’: Disappointment in Germany over loss to Lionesses

July 31, 2022

After stunning run ends with defeat at Wembley, German team receives praise for inspiring nation and winning new fans Germany reacted with disappointment after being …

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Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt Uhura in original Star Trek, dies aged 89

July 31, 2022

Actor achieved worldwide fame and broke ground for Black women while playing Nyota Uhura in the original TV hit US actor Nichelle Nichols, who achieved …

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‘Football brings people together’: Manchester fans celebrate Lionesses’ victory

July 31, 2022

More than 2,000 people in the city’s fan zone watched England’s historic 2-1 triumph in the Women’s Euros Thousands of fans, including the former England …

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Joe Biden sends pizza to burn pit protesters after Republicans block bill for veterans

July 31, 2022

GOP inaction denounced after party pulls support from bill

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England forced to the brink before shedding pain of the past with sweetest triumph of all

July 31, 2022

England 2-1 Germany (after extra-time): History appeared to be repeating itself before the Lionesses prevailed

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Nichelle Nichols: Pioneering ‘Star Trek’ actress dies at 89

July 31, 2022

Nichols’s career was groundbreaking for Black women on TV

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Euro 2022: Watch moment England’s Lioness lift winners’ trophy

July 31, 2022

England’s victorious Lionesses claimed their Euro 2022 trophy after they beat Germany 2-1 in front of a full-capacity Wembley Stadium.

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Steely Sarina Wiegman calmly steers England’s Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory

July 31, 2022

England’s extra-time win over Germany meant back-to-back Euro trophies for Wiegman who coached Netherlands to victory in 2017

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Euro 2022 final: Key moments from England’s historic win over Germany

July 31, 2022

Chloe Kelly poked home an extra-time winner after Lina Magull had cancelled out Ella Toone’s England opener in normal time

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Women’s Euro 2022 Golden Boot: top goalscorers, game by game

July 31, 2022

Beth Mead won the Golden Boot as her six goals helped fire England to Euro 2022 glory Beth Mead won the Golden Boot as her …

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The Lionesses have done it. This Euros win will change women’s football for ever | Carrie Dunn

July 31, 2022

Even before Chloe Kelly’s late winner, Sarina Wiegman’s team captured the country’s imagination. They will inspire a generation of girls and boys alike Sarina Wiegman’s …

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England crowned Euro 2022 champions after Kelly sinks Germany in extra-time

July 31, 2022

Ecstasy. Records tumbled, emotions raged and hearts burst. A gut-busting display from England and a maiden international goal from Chloe Kelly earned a 2-1 extra-time …

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Pregnant mother and baby died after she was sent to ‘unsuitable ward’

July 31, 2022

A pregnant woman and her baby died two days apart after she caught Covid and was transferred to an unsuitable ward to treat her illness, …

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James Willstrop disappointed with squash’s lack of profile

July 31, 2022

Willstrop beat Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal to reach the quarter-finals of the men’s singles at the Commonwealth Games.

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Max Verstappen wins the Hungarian Grand Prix from 10th as Mercedes earn double podium again

July 31, 2022

Verstappen crossed the line 7.8 seconds clear of Lewis Hamilton, following a late surge from the seven-time world champion, with George Russell third

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Man arrested outside of Iranian dissident’s home with AK47: report

July 31, 2022

Suspect sat in car outside home for hours over two days with rifle, ammunication, additional lisence plates in vehicle

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NBA legend Bill Russell dies aged 88

July 31, 2022

NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, his family has announced in a statement on social media.

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Lillia Valutyte: Man, 22, charged with murdering nine-year-old in suspected stabbing

July 31, 2022

The nine-year-old was said to be ‘always happy and enthusiastic’

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Beirut: The moment part of the port grain silos collapsed caught on camera

July 31, 2022

The buildings were badly damaged in the 2020 port explosion, which killed more than 200 people.

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Lillia Valutyte: Man charged with murdering girl, 9

July 31, 2022

Nine-year-old Lillia Valutyte was found in the street with a stab wound on Thursday.

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Man, 22, charged with murder of nine-year-old girl in Lincolnshire

July 31, 2022

Lillia Valutyte was found in Boston town centre on Thursday evening Deividas Skebas, 22, has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old LilliaValutyte, who was …

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death at Reading train station

July 31, 2022

British Transport Police say they believe victim who died on platform was assaulted following altercation in carriage A man has been arrested on suspicion of …

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Euro 2022 final: Famous people show support to Lionesses ahead of match

July 31, 2022

The Lionesses have been showered by messages of support from famous people all over England, including the Duke of Cambridge and his daughter Charlotte, ahead …

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Luxury Maldives island resort seeks barefoot bookseller

July 31, 2022

Applicant must be prepared to put up with sun, sea and a slow pace of life

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England’s Matt Walls crashes off bike on Commonwealth Games track

July 31, 2022

England’s Matt Walls came off his bike as he crashed during a Commonwealth Games track cycling race on Sunday, 31 July.

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‘Rule by thuggery’: Rusty Bowers speaks out against Trumpism after Jan 6 testimony

July 31, 2022

Trump ‘has no idea what a hard life is and what people have to go through in real in the real world – he has …

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Warning racism in police has been ‘taken out of canteens and put on WhatsApp’

July 31, 2022

‘How many times can we say it’s a few bad apples?’ asks president of National Black Police Association

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Paul Rowley hails Salford’s ‘amazing effort’ after stunning win over St Helens

July 31, 2022

The Red Devils scored eight tries to Saints’ two.

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Post Office under pressure over victims’ pay-outs

July 31, 2022

The chair of the Post Office scandal inquiry will issue a report to parliament unless progress is made.

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Duchess of Cambridge helps GB win Commonwealth race against NZ

July 31, 2022

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton helps Sir Ben Ainslie’s GB team win a friendly Commonwealth race against New Zealand.

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Archie Battersbee: life support to end on Monday despite mother’s pleas

July 31, 2022

Barts has decided 12-year-old in a coma will no longer receive life-preserving treatment but mother has pleaded with health secretary A 12-year-old boy left in …

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Landlords evicting tenants for Airbnb and holiday lets, report finds

July 31, 2022

Rachael Maskell, the York Central MP, has proposed a bill to tackle shortage of private rental housing Landlords are evicting tenants and switching to Airbnbs …

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Virgil van Dijk says Darwin Nunez can learn Liverpool press from Roberto Firmino

July 31, 2022

Liverpool strikers defend from the front and Van Dijk says Uruguayan Nunez can follow Firmino’s example.

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Prince Charles’s foundation received £1m donation from Bin Laden family

July 31, 2022

Prince Charles is facing questions about his charity’s donations after it emerged that his foundation accepted £1m from the family of Osama bin Laden.

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Darwin Nunez following in illustrious footsteps with immediate impact and debut Liverpool goal

July 31, 2022

The Uruguayan netted just 37 minutes after coming on in the Community Shield victory and replicated the achievement of some Reds legends

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Alex Yee sets up mixed team relay gold before denying promise to buy a dog

July 31, 2022

Yee says plans for him and Wales triathlete girlfriend Olivia Mathias to purchase a pet may be put on hold until after the Paris 2024 …

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Euro 2022 final: ‘It’s the first time I’ve seen the whole country pay attention and not just those interested in women’s football’

July 31, 2022

Thousands of fans pack into Trafalgar Square to watch England take on Germany in Euro 2022 final

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Ukraine war: Welsh politician Mick Antoniw’s relative dies

July 31, 2022

The Senedd member says a family member has been lost, as he warns of a “new fascism in Europe”.

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Government urged to act as nine in 10 schools in England in need of repair

July 31, 2022

Government urged to tackle crumbling school buildings as National Education Union expresses shock The government needs to urgently tackle England’s crumbling school buildings, teachers have …

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Exclusive: NHS to use AI to identify people at higher risk of hepatitis C

July 31, 2022

Screening programme will detect people with the deadly infection, which is often symptomless in early stages The NHS is to use artificial intelligence to detect, …

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Charity ‘blocked’ government bid to appoint Stanley Johnson as COP26 ambassador

July 31, 2022

Exclusive: The request was turned down after revolt by senior WWF figures who argued it would be “totally inappropriate”

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Chris Billam-Smith survives savage affair with Isaac Chamberlain as boxing delivers throwback at the seaside

July 31, 2022

‘The Gentleman’ prevailed in a bloody, 12-round war in Bournemouth to edge closer to a world title shot

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Truss ‘didn’t care’ if Boris Johnson won 2019 Tory leadership bid but ‘wanted to be on winning side’

July 31, 2022

A senior Tory MP says Ms Truss wanted to avoid being on ‘the wrong side’ again, having been scarred by opposing Brexit

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Nadine Dorries criticised for sharing edited image of Sunak wielding knife

July 31, 2022

The culture secretary is criticised for sharing a doctored image of Rishi Sunak preparing to stab the PM.

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Killing of Nigerian street seller causes outrage in Italy

July 31, 2022

Alika Ogorchukwu beaten to death in broad daylight while onlookers stood by in far right-led Marche region Video footage of a Nigerian street seller being …

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Merseyside police apologise to woman deterred from sexual assault complaint

July 31, 2022

Local rape and sexual assault support group says ‘nine out of 10’ survivors report similar experiences Merseyside police have apologised after an officer deterred a …

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Voices: I feel more safe on a walking safari than I do in London at night

July 31, 2022

I probably have more of a chance of being eaten by a zebra than a victim does successfully prosecuting a rapist

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Euro 2022 final prediction: How will England vs Germany play out tonight?

July 31, 2022

England face Germany in the final of Euro 2022 on Sunday

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Euro 2022 final predicted lineups: Team news for England vs Germany tonight

July 31, 2022

England face Germany in the final of Euro 2022 on Sunday

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How to watch England vs Germany in Euro 2022 final tonight

July 31, 2022

England face Germany in the final of Euro 2022 on Sunday

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Euro 2022 final LIVE: England vs Germany latest news and build-up as Lionesses prepare for Wembley

July 31, 2022

Follow all the latest build-up ahead of the mouth-watering final as Euros fever grips the country

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England v Germany: Women’s Euro 2022 final – live!

July 31, 2022

Minute-by-minute updates on the final at Wembley StadiumSuzy Wrack: Fearless England hold final piece of puzzleAny thoughts? You can email Sarah or tweet Sarah How …

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